May Sinclair

Mary Olivier: a Life (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: e-artnow
• Seitenzahl: 350
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. November 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4066339554139
• Artikelnr.: 69689569

Autorenporträt

May Sinclair, born Mary Amelia St. Clair on August 24, 1863, in Cheshire, England, was a pivotal figure in the early 20th century literary scene, known not just for her novels but also for her poetry, criticism, and as an active member of the woman's suffrage movement. Sinclair's body of work is notable for its keen psychological insight, a characteristic underscored in arguably her most introspective novel, 'Mary Olivier: a Life.' This semi-autobiographical work deftly explores the inner life of a woman in search of personal autonomy and intellectual fulfillment, against the backdrop of the stifling social norms of Victorian England. Sinclair's literary style, rife with intricate explorations of personal consciousness, aligns her with the stream of consciousness technique, where she's often cited as one of the early adapters of this narrative style, pre-dating even Virginia Woolf and James Joyce. Her fascination with psychology also saw her engage with psychoanalytic theories, which she applied to character development within her novels. Sinclair was prolific in her lifetime, contributing significantly to the development of the modernist novel. Her works stand out not only for their literary merit but also for the light they shine on the challenges and aspirations of women in her era.